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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Point of interest
Lobby sitting area
Point of interest
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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270 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 2L2
  • Government Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Beacon Hill Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • British Columbia Parliament Building
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area | Private kitchenette

Premium House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden Area

  • 1100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area | Private kitchenette

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1302 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites

3-star hotel in James Bay
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites offers 40 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Edwardian hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site. Guests can use the health club at a partner property.

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
JBI Cafe - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: CAD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • JBI Cafe

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • Mini golf
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1911
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 10.00 to 30 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

James Bay Inn Hotel
The James Bay Hotel
James Bay Hotel
James Bay & Suites Victoria
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Hotel
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Victoria
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Hotel Victoria

James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1059 out of 1483 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1483 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1483 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1483 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1483 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional and cosy
What an exceptional stay we had in this very friendly and cosy inn. The excellent customer we received from the staff started from the beginning right till the end. Unbeatable location! I will be booking this inn an again in December.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was in a petite room so I knew it would be small. The price was good. My only complaint was my bed (maybe other rooms are different), it was super hard and I didn’t sleep well because of that. Would I come back? Yes. I would go for a bet larger room but as I said, I booked it because of the good price. The staff were lovely, the neighborhood was great for walking. I enjoyed local small businesses. The restaurant part of the hotel is good. It caters to an older pallet but there were lots of choices. Again, the hotel is charming and old. It was clean and kept up. Couldn’t be nicer folks running it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect hotel for a stay in Victoria!
I enjoyed my stay at this historic Inn! Outstanding staff! Great service! Close to Beacon Hill Park, downtown Victoria shops, Fisherman's Wharf, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendaen, SANDY

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely classic period boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel with it’s rustic charm. It is out of the hustle and bustle of the city as it is located in a quiet neighborhood. Short walk into town and i enjoyed walking through the beautiful fall foliage. Felt I was in a Hallmark Christmas movie. The staff is so friendly. The only downfall was that the shower stall was rather small. Would definitely stay there again if I return to Victoria.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front desk staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Money well spent
I did not realize exactly how old the hotel was when I booked but I was not disappointed at all. There is so much charm in this place and the rooms have updated furniture so it did not feel like an old rickety hotel. It was very clean aside from a few hairs in the bathroom, and the beds were comfy. Very tall and a little firm. Big space. Check in and check out were a breeze. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant downstairs was very good. My only complaint is that from our main floor bathroom (only from the bathroom) you could hear voices from the pub downstairs. It did not resonate into the room though so we slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got a single bedroom, not too big but cozy n quiet. I’m just next to the lobby/reception area but there wasn’t any noise at night. The bed is comfortable. Love the hotel. 😊😎🏨
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Was a nice room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pierre

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Asmira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place to stay in Victoria. The people are kind and hospitable and the rooms are very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A friend and I were in town for a concert - overall, it’s a fine place to stay. Very welcoming and vintage charm, however cleanliness was only so so (some of the towels in particular weren’t very clean). Also no elevators. Other than that, a good stay for a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benigno

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk R.

The location was just great. The hotel is of an older vintage, but kept in great condition. There is a restaurant and amazing old school pub on site. I made some friends and played eight ball for the first time in years. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very comfortable and met all our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would Book It Again!
Charming hotel, great location, great neighborhood. Our room was a little tight, but we expected that. There are no elevators; again, not a problem for us, but hauling luggage up 3 or 4 flights could be for some. Two little issues: 1) Our pillows were flat; we got better ones the second night, but there weren't great either, 2) The restaurant downstairs (different owners apparently) was a disappointment and we thought the staff was rude. They seemed to be annoyed by the hotel customers.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific Hotel
Front desk manager was outstanding; he made sure we got the best room possible. Our room was terrific and we were very comfortable. We love the hotel--it is charming and authentic and you get a real sense of history in the neighborhood. We ate in the Pub and had very good service and good food. The location of the hotel was ideal for access to the ferry to Port Angeles the morning we checked out. We hope we'll be lucky enough to stay at James Bay Inn again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Room was small but super clean. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

honghao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great traditional property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel. Quiet, great staff and location can't be beat. Only suggestion would be to add coffee makers in the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Concha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second oldest hotel in Victoria with lots of ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024